Windy City Pizza

960 William T Morrissey Bl, Dorchester, MA 02122

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Windy City Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited two times.

Windy City Pizza's latest score of 90 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood exp 1/26. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on the floor in the walk in freezer. Clean to remove and have unit repaired.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes - 65F Bologna - 60F Mashed potatoes - 57F / All in deli reach in. Items had been prepped for opening within the hour and haved been moved to the walk in to cool down / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Deli reach in operating at 51F verified with my thermometer / Ensure the unit is able to maintain 41F or below / The grill area where the reach in is is hotter than usual due to the weather / Ice can be used in the top reach in to help maintain food temperatures unit will also remain covered in between service rushes. No food is stored in the unit overnight

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide thermometer inside the deli reach in

590.004/4-204.112-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in July 2024 / Unclear on if there is a cleaning date already scheduled / Contact hood cleaning company

590.006/6-201.17-C

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the restroom is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allgergen Certification. Provide. At the time of the inspection there was no full time employee with a Food Safety Certification. Address and provide at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken observed being left out at room temperature in the 3 bay sink (54F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Chicken to be removed and placed back under refrigeration until being used for service.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings observed being left out on counter top at room temperature (61F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Cooked chicken wings to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer present in the red bucket after testing with strips. Address and ensure all sanitizing buckets are set up and tested properly.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink near the 3 compartment sink. Povide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Windy City Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Windy City Pizza on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Windy City Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Windy City Pizza.

How does Windy City Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Windy City Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Windy City Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Windy City Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Windy City Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Windy City Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Windy City Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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